From entertainment to fashion and beauty, Korea is now leading global trends .
The brands worn by BLACKPINK quickly become it brands, and their influence is enormous, with NewJeans sparking a trend in spring/summer 2023 fashion.
We've done a thorough investigation into the hot Korean brands that these trendsetters love! Even if they haven't yet arrived in Japan, you can get your hands on the latest collections and get ahead of the crowd.
1. ANDERSSON BELL
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The brand is popular for its designs, such as jackets, that break away from traditional fashion norms.
The brand fuses Scandinavian and Korean styles, offering a unique interpretation of classic fashion items and trend-setting collections. Its design concept is "contrast," and the Spring/Summer 2023 collection showcases skirts with different check patterns and dresses with different materials and colors on the left and right sides.
2. RECTO
RECTO is a Korean fashion brand that takes a minimalist and modern approach, adding a unique and sophisticated touch to items like
blazers and
tailored shirts . The brand offers stylish clothes that can be worn for everyday wear while still maintaining a sense of elegance, making it an appealing choice for minimalist fashion lovers. Accessories, bags, and shoes also come in neutral colors that can be worn regardless of trends.
The Spring/Summer 2023 collection features a bohemian style, with shirts with hand-painted floral prints and crochet bags, perfect for resort and vacation scenes. RECTO has attracted the attention of fashion lovers by offering sophisticated designs and versatile items.
3. ADER ERROR
ADER ERROR is an anonymous design collective founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2014.
The group is made up of creators from different fields, including fashion, design, and architecture, and they offer unisex clothing with the concept of "But near missed things." Ader Error has gained popularity after being worn by famous celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Jennie from BLACKPINK, and has collaborated with BIRKENSTOCK, attracting attention in the international fashion world.
We especially recommend
the T-shirts and
caps in the brand's iconic blue, which add a fashionable edge to even casual styles. Ader Eller has achieved success in the fashion world with its unique designs and concepts, making it an attractive choice for fashion lovers.
4. Kim He Kim
There is an haute couture brand that was launched in 2014 by a designer who gained experience at BALENCIAGA.
In 2019, the brand opened a street store in Korea and is also participating in the official schedule of the Paris Collection. The brand's designers are inspired by the traditional Korean dress, "Hanbok."
At the launch of the Fall/Winter 2023 collection, a performance featuring pearls became a hot topic on social media. In particular, denim items were very popular among the ready-to-wear items, and BLACKPINK's Lisa attracted attention by wearing white jeans. The brand has been successful in the fashion world with its unique design approach and attractive collections, drawing on its experience at Balenciaga.
5. LOW CLASSIC
Korean womenswear brand LOW CLASSIC lives up to its name by offering everyday fashion staples in minimalist designs. But simple doesn't mean dull. Thanks to Myoungsin Lee's unique designs, which combine a pared-back concept with feminine elegance, LOW CLASSIC stands out from other luxury brands in Korea.
6. AMOMENTO
Inspired by modernism, Seoul-based womenswear label AMOMENTO is about sophisticated simplicity. Founded in 2016 by Lee Mee-Kung, AMOMENTO creates everyday staples with clean, flowing lines and natural shapes.
7. THEOPEN PRODUCT
Founded in 2020 by sisters Ji-Young and Bo-Young Kim, OPEN YY is synonymous with unconventional elegance. The Seoul-based label is known for transforming everyday luxury into casual yet stylish pieces. Its ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories range effortlessly mixes asymmetrical construction, off-kilter proportions and trompe l'oeil, elevating familiar staples into fresh, original designs. With irreverent attitude and technical finesse, OPEN YY offers head-turning new clothing.